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Anne Hathaway: 'Fame f**ked me up for a long time'

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Anne Hathaway: 'Fame f**ked me up for a long time'
Anne Hathaway has discussed the effect fame has had on her life, saying that it "f**ked [her] up".
The Les Miserables actress was speaking with Elle UK when she explained that it took her a long time before she learnt how to deal with being famous.

Anne Hathaway in Elle UK November 2014

"This fame thing? F**ked me up for a really long time," she stated. "I didn't know how to do it. I didn't know how to engage with it. It stressed me out.
"People would say, 'You just have to be yourself'. And I was like, 'But I don't know who that is yet!'"
Hathaway added that she likes to stay positive and "[doesn't] need validation from anybody".
Anne Hathaway in Elle UK November 2014

"I'm not sitting here now worrying, 'What do you think of me?'" she told the publication. "With all due respect, you seem like a lovely lady, but I don't need you or anyone else to like me.
"And that's so liberating. It's a bit reveal, man."
Hathaway, who married Adam Shulman two years ago, also described the first year of her marriage as "insane", explaining: "So much happened so fast, and we didn't get to focus on just being married until about a year in."
Anne Hathaway on the cover of Elle UK November 2014

The full interview appears in the October issue of Elle UK, on sale October 2. Also available as a digital edition.

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Any BRUCE LEE fans here ? :)

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Hello, 

I just wanted to check if there are any Bruce Lee fans here - and if there is a tread or a fan club forum dedicated to him ? If not then I would very much like to make one, but need to be directed to which sub-forum I could make a fan club tread.

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin share first photo and details of wedding

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George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin share first photo and details of wedding
George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin have shared pictures and details from their star-studded Venice wedding held over the weekend.
The newlyweds, who sealed their nuptials with a civil ceremony in the romantic Italian city yesterday (September 29), grace the front cover of Hello! magazine in conjunction with People in the US.
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Speaking to the magazine after the 30-minute long ceremony, George enthused: "My verdict on being Mr and Mrs Clooney? It feels pretty damn great."
Lebanese-born human rights lawyer Amal looked radiant in a custom-made, French lace Oscar de la Renta dress embroidered with pearls and featuring a full circular train. 
Clooney donned a black tuxedo by Giorgio Armani complete with bow tie and customised cufflinks featuring his name inscribed in Arabic as a gift from Amal.

VENICE, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 28: George Clooney and Amal Alamuddin leave the Aman Hotel on September 28, 2014 in Venice, Italy. George Clooney is set to marry his lawyer fiancee Amal Alamuddin this weekend in Venice where they met. (Photo by PVS/GC Images)

Inside the lavish ceremony, which was held at the historic Aman Canal Grande, George's journalist father Nick gushed during his speech: "George and Amal present us with... belief that in this place and at this moment, love is alive and well." 
Meanwhile, Amal's mother Baria - an editor at the Arabic newspaper Al-Hayat - shared during her heartfelt address: "George, we love you truly, deeply and sincerely. We enjoy your charm, your wit, intelligent conversation and generosity. You are simply perfect."
Guests included Bill Murray, Matt Damon, Emily Blunt and Cindy Crawford.

George Clooney (L) and Amal Alamuddin (R), his Lebanon-born British fiancee take a taxiboat upon their arrival in Venice, on September 26, 2014, on the eve of their wedding. AFP PHOTO / ANDREAS SOLARO (Photo credit should read ANDREAS SOLARO/AFP/Getty Images)

Baria added to People: "George and Amal radiated love all night. The wedding was so unbelievably special, it was legendary. These three days - the friends, the families, the atmosphere, everything - will stay with me all the rest of my life." 
Amal's close friend Jae Kim also revealed to the publication: "I had never seen [Amal] smile like that. She has had that smile now for almost a year straight!" 
On what's next for the happy couple, George added: "We're looking forward to everything." 
Hello! magazine - with more exclusive details from the wedding - goes on sale from Wednesday, October 1.

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Prince William and Kate warn paparazzi to stop 'harassing' Prince George

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Prince William and Kate warn paparazzi to stop 'harassing' Prince George
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have sent legal warnings to two photographers who are said to be "harassing" Prince George.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that lawyers for the royal couple have contacted two photographers with letters requesting that they stop following their 14-month-old and his nanny, arguing that their "activities are tantamount to harassment".

Prince William and Kate arriving at St. Andrew's Cathedral for Easter Sunday Service in Sydney, Australia

It follows an incident last week where an individual was seen at a park "in the vicinity" of Prince George.
A spokesperson for Prince William and Kate Middleton said: "The Duke and Duchess have taken legal steps to ask that an individual ceases harassing and following both Prince George and his nanny as they go about their ordinary daily lives.
"An incident last week has prompted Their Royal Highnesses to seek reasonable assurances from the individual about his behavior. There is reason to suspect that the individual may have been placing Prince George under surveillance and monitoring his daily routines for a period of time."
The statement added: "No parent would tolerate the suspicion of someone pursuing and harassing their child and carer whilst their child is playing in a public park or going about their daily activities."Prince William, Kate Middleton and Prince George on a visit to the Sensational Butterflies exhibition at the Natural History Museum, London

The Duchess is currently expecting her second child with the Duke, and has been suffering severe morning sickness hyperemesis gravidarum.
The 32-year-old, who suffered from the same condition during her last pregnancy, has had to pull out of several public engagements and has been receiving treatment at Kensington Palace. 
Clarence House announced yesterday that the Duchess was unable to attend the launch of The Clore Art Room at Barlby Primary School in London.
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Tamaki Hiroshi

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..continuing the Chiaki hotness..
QUOTE(wenwen @ Apr 5 2007, 04:05 PM) »
i'm more interested in the guy in your profile pic, playing Chiaki in Nodame Cantabile live acts. can you put up his pics:

What?? How could you not like my Joe?!? That's blasphemy!! image okii.. here you go..

Tamaki Hiroshi, sometimes affectionately referred to as "Chiiiiiiiiiiiiiaaaaaaaaaaki Ssssenpai!!!!!!!!" by fans of the Nodame Cantabile live action, is gaining popularity after his portrayal as a sizzling hot perfectly arrogant sometimes eccentric looks-great-in-the-shower orchestra conductor. Besides acting, he's also a singer. He tends to exhibit his dorky side and seems to have a great sense of humor on talk shows, cute image.

Profile:
Name: 玉木宏
Name (romaji): Tamaki Hiroshi
Profession: Actor, Singer, Model
Date of Birth: 1980-Jan-14
Birthplace: Aichi Prefecture
Height: 180cm
Weight: 55kg
Star Sign: Capricorn
Blood Type: B
Talent Agency: AOI Corporation
Label: Avex Tracks

TV Shows:
Chibi Maruko-Chan (Fuji TV, 2006)
Nodame Cantabile (Fuji TV, 2006)
Top Caster (Fuji TV, 2006)
Hyouheki (TBS, 2006)
Koumyou ga Tsuji (NHK, 2006)
Akai Unmei (TBS, 2005)
Itoshi Kimi e (Fuji TV, 2004)
Last Christmas (Fuji TV, 2004)
Water Boys (Fuji TV, 2003)
Remote (NTV, 2002)
Shopping Hero (TV Asahi, 2002)
Boku ga chikyuu o sukuu (TBS, 2002)
Wakaresaseya (YTV, 2001, guest)
Abunai houkago (TV Asahi, 1999, guest)
Tengoku ni ichiban chikai otoko (TBS, 1999, guest)
Great Teacher Onizuka (Fuji TV, 1998, guest) -- what the heck? i've seen GTO at least 5 times and don't recall seeing him. hmm he was 18 back then, i wonder what role he had..

Movies:
Smile Seiya no Kiseki (2007)
Midnight Eagle (2007)
Tada, Kimi wo Aishiteru (Heavenly Forest) (2006)
Henshin (2005)
Naguri Mono (2005)
Gosuto Shauto (2004)
Renai Shousetsu (2004)
River of First Love (2004)
Aoi haru (2003)
Rockers (2003)
Ghost System (2003)
Water Boys (2001)

Miscellaneous:
1. Official site: http://www.tamakihiroshi.com/top/index.php
2. Videos: http://www.youtube.com -- sorry too lazy to post all the links, just search under his name
3. Nodame Cantabile site: Detail summaries of all 11 eps here, just change ep# in link
4. Tamaki & Ueno Juri on Bistro SMAP: Screen caps + summary
5. Weird late night show Tamaki hosted with a chimp: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4
6. OMG what the heck is this?! He looks like a DORK with that haircut image
6. He played the young version of Sakura Maruko's father, HILARIOUS

Pics galore of our Chiaki-sama:

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New Couple Alert: Ashton Kutcher (34) & Mila Kunis (28)!!!

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis cuddle at the table while having lunch with a friend at the Soho House on Saturday (June 30) in West Hollywood, Calif.

The former That 70′s Show co-stars arrived at the hotspot in their pal’s Lexus. Ashton rode shotgun while Mila sat in the backseat.

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Remember: Jackie & Kelso from That 70´s Show?! lol

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Hilary Duff's new comedy series Younger gets premiere date, new trailer

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Hilary Duff's new comedy series Younger gets premiere date, new trailer
Hilary Duff's new comedy series Younger will premiere in January on TV Land.
The new program has been adapted from Pamela Redmond Satran's novel by Melrose Place and Sex and the City creator Darren Star.
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Sutton Foster (Bunheads) leads the cast as a 40-year-old woman who undergoes a drastic makeover in hopes of landing her dream job at a publishing firm.
Foster's character Liza has to convince her demanding boss (Miriam Shor) and co-worker (Duff) that she is in her mid-20s.
Debi Mazar of Entourage has a supporting role as Liza's best friend Maggie.
TV president Larry Jones said of Younger: "We are all excited about the premiere on January 13. This show is sleek, alluring and all-around fantastic. 
"The characters are funny and relatable, Darren is full of creativity and the sexy cast is bringing their A-game. The end of every script leaves us wanting more."
Star most recently worked on the short-lived GCB for ABC.
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Justin Bieber denies dating Paris Hilton: "No offense, but ew"

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Justin Bieber has denied that he is dating Paris Hilton

Rumors of a potential romance between the pair began circulating online after they were seen at the same event recently, but Bieber told fans that he is not involved with the 33-year-old.

CAP D'ANTIBES, FRANCE - MAY 22: Justin Bieber attends amfAR's 21st Cinema Against AIDS Gala, Presented By WORLDVIEW, BOLD FILMS, And BVLGARI at the 67th Annual Cannes Film Festival on May 22, 2014 in Cap d'Antibes, France. (Photo by Mike Marsland/WireImage) Paris Hilton wearing a Falguni & Peacock gown

Bieber attended a Paris Fashion Week party on Wednesday (October 1), where Hilton was seen DJing.

Responding to the rumors, Bieber posted: "believe anything u want but don't believe I went out with Paris Hilton, smh just cuz we're seen at the same event. No offense. But ew (sic)."

However, Bieber soon deleted the tweet from his official account, and has made no further comment.

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Earlier this week, Bieber narrowly avoided bumping into Miranda Kerr at another Paris Fashion Week event. Back in July, Kerr was reportedly the cause of an altercation between Bieber and Orlando Bloom.

Meanwhile, Bieber stripped down to his underwear during an appearance on Fashion Rocks in September.


UPDATED- Nick Cannon Removes 'Mariah' Tattoo Amid Divorce Drama

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Nick Cannon Says He’s Concerned About Mariah’s Mental State

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If you’re still nursing a broken heart about the Nick and Mariah break up, Nick Cannon wants to inform you that he’s the one choosing to leave the relationship and it’s for the best.
TMZ reports that Cannon is the one who decided to end the marriage mostly because he believes that Mariah’s mental state isn’t healthy for their family. Sources close to the family revealed to the site Cannon believes “the environment around Mariah is toxic and fears for his kids.”
He’s said to describe their living situation as chaotic and believes Mariah’s primary concern is making money. Apparently, he’s already witnessed signs of emotional upset in their children: Twins, Moroccan and Monroe, which the public has come to know affectionately by their nickname, “Dem Babies”.
The couple has been living separately and despite rumors of Nick’s infidelity he maintains his main focus is his children.
No one likes to see the break up of a family, but the industry has made Mariah’s diva-like ways no secret and I would hate to believe she displays that same kind of attitude at home. We hope this family gets the help and support they need.

ariel lin

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one of taiwan's most promising actress...
Ariel Lin’s Profile:
Name: Ariel Lin
Chinese name: 林依晨 - Lin Yi Chen
Korean name: 임의신
Nic name: Chocolate
Birthday: October 29th 1982
Zodiac: Scorpio
Blood Type: A
Height: 160 cm
Weight: Really light
Shoe size: 23
Education: National ChengChi University (Korean Major)
Interests: Reading. Watching movies/TV. Swimming. Traveling. Eating. Listening to music. Singing. Dancing. Shopping. Cleaning her room. Acting. Studying English.
Dream: To have an exciting life
Quote: Believe in yourself and nothing is impossible. Treasure every chance and do you best
Proud of her: Smile. Character. Bones. Foot. Back. Neck.
Favorite colors: Black, White and silver
Favorite things: Her mom’s food. Distilled water. Chocolate. Steak. Fruits and vegetables.
Favourite movies:Lord of The Rings, Harry Potter,Star Wars III
Favourite Animals: Dog, Pet mouse
Favourite Fruits: Grapes,Lychee,Mango,Strawberry,Apple,Guava
Favourite clothing style:either simple or complicated, comfortable clothing that makes me look thin
Favourite flowers: Rose,Tea Olive trees,Calla
People she admire: Meng Ying Xiu,Zhang Man Yu,Tony Leung,Qu You Ning(Director for The Rose & ISWAK),Xu Zao Ren(Director of Love Contract)
Places she wants to go:Bali,New York,Mongolia,Polynesia
Roles she wants to play: Delusional,Crazy,Historical figures
Things she admires in the opposite sex: Kind. Independent. Clever.Steady. Caring. Loyal. Filial piety.
Dislikes: People who lie. Wasting time. Not being able to go back.
Description about herself:Contradictory character,Innocent,Anxious,Reserved,Easily excited and high,Persistent,High expectations of oneself,Very careful and serious.
Most memorable moment: When her beloved golden hamster and little dog died. The first time she saw her own face on magazines and the tv.
Ariel's Blog : http://www.wretch.cc/blog/linichen1029

Dramas

True Love 18 十八歲的約定

My Secret Garden 我的秘密花園

Seventh Grade 七年級生

My Secret Garden 2我的秘密花園2

Love Contract 愛情合約

It Started with a Kiss 惡作劇之吻

Tian Wai Fei Xian 天外飛仙

Tokyo Juliet 東方茱麗葉

Movies

Kung Fu Girls 空手道少女組
Love Me. If You Can 飛躍情海

Hosted

元氣唱片行
AIUEO

MV

Mayday - Believe 五月天- 相信
Jiang Mei Qi 江美琪- 寂寞飛行
Jay Chow 周杰倫- 雙截棍
林憶蓮- 紙飛機
ZaiZai 周渝民- MAKE A WISH
動力火車- 鎮守愛情
David Tao 陶吉吉- Angel
Tension- She's having my baby
My Secret Garden OST 我的秘密花園2電視原聲帶- Cha Cha
Love Contract 愛情合約原聲帶-孤單北半球
Love Contract 愛情合約原聲帶-中間
May Day - 亂世浮生
It Began with a Kiss惡作劇之吻 - 惡作劇
It Began with a Kiss惡作劇之吻 - Say that you love me



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Ricky Wong to launch HKTV again

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Ricky Wong to launch HKTV again

Ricky Wong to launch HKTV again

9 Oct – HKTV CEO Ricky Wong has recently announced that the company will be broadcasting for free on an online platform.
As reported on HK Channel, on 7 October, Wong revealed that HKTV will be running its programmes via OTT format (Over The Top) online starting in November.
Its programmes, which include dramas and variety shows, will be available for Hong Kong audiences through the downloaded HKTV app on SmartTVs, computers, and through Xiaomi TV Box.
Content-wise, the company will be broadcasting two hours of dramas, a 30-minute variety show and 4 hours of outsourced dramas in the early stages of its broadcast.
However, Wong revealed that the company has plans to release an e-shopping channel, as well as 10 hours of programme broadcast a day.
In regards to rumours that HKTV will launch its service beginning 19 November, which is also the day of its rival TVB's anniversary, a representative of HKTV replied, "We will launch the date when the right time comes."
Among dramas that are waiting for broadcast include Liu Kai Chi's "Police Boundaries", Angelica Lee's "Choose our Battle", and Frankie Lam's "Hidden Faces".
(Photo Credit: www.TheAtlantic.com)

UPDATED-Mark Chao and Gao Yuanyuan's wedding banquet in November

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Mark Chao and Gao Yuanyuan to marry this year?
Mark Chao’s father, Allen Chao, claimed that the couple will be marrying either this or next year
Mark Chao, Gao Yuanyuan

Taiwanese-Canadian actor Mark Chao’s May-December relationship with Chinese actress Gao Yuanyuan has been going well, and it seems wedding bells will soon be ringing for the couple.

After collaborating in movie Caught in the Web, 29-year-old Mark and 34-year-old Yuanyuan started dating. In March 2012, they were revealed to have stayed in a hotel together for five whole days, and not long after that, the couple was spotted strolling – with their hands tightly clasped together – late at night, inadvertently confirming their relationship.

Their relationship has stabilised over the past year. Mark has not been stingy with declaring his marriage plans, even revealing that he plans to settle down before his 30th birthday. As he will be turning thirty on September 25, there has been widespread speculation that the wedding will occur late this year.

However, rumour has it that Allen did not approve of Mark’s relationship initially, and had shot down speculation about his marriage with Yuanyuan.

Yesterday, when Allen was asked about his son’s marriage, he no longer held a negative attitude towards Yuanyuan, praising her for having a good upbringing and personality, and being understanding. He added that when Yuanyuan visits Taipei, she would always be sure to visit him and his wife.

He said that the couple’s marriage “will likely happen next year if it doesn’t happen this year, and Mark will announce the exact date himself”. He also grumbled, “There are many things that I only get to know just a little earlier than the fans. I’ll let the lovebirds settle their marriage themselves; I’ll just focus on being the officiator.”

Mark did not deny the claims that his father made regarding his marriage: “I’ve always been planning for marriage, since I’m almost thirty. As I’ve said before, I’ll be sure to let everyone know once the details are finalised.”

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Nicky Wu denies involvement in internal sex trade

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Nicky Wu denies involvement in internal sex trade.

Nicky Wu denies involvement in internal sex trade

9 Oct – Hong Kong actor Nicky Wu has recently dismissed rumours of his involvement in helping crew members seek sexual services from actresses.

Previously on 3 October, several screenshots of conversation were uploaded on Facebook by Taiwanese actor Liu Zhi-han, which talks about said sexual transactions.

The screenshots also hinted that Bosco Wong and Nicky Wu, the latter who allegedly plays the role of an Emperor in the drama, were indirectly involved in the matter.

However, as reported on Wenweipo News, Nicky has turned to Weibo to quell the rumours, urging the public not to believe such false reports and jump to conclusions.

His agency also issued an official statement, saying, "First and foremost, Mr. Wu has never taken a role of an emperor in any recent drama. Thus the rumour is false."

"Secondly, Mr. Wu has lately been preparing a new production, in which none of the crew members who are reported to be involved in the scandal are part of. In short, while the source of this rumour is still unknown, the company reserves the right to take legal action."

Meanwhile, Bosco Wong has yet to make his response about the issue.

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Ozzy Osbourne on 9/11 terrorist attacks: "I was excited"

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Ozzy Osbourne on 9/11 terrorist attacks: "I was excited"

Ozzy Osbourne has said that he was "excited" by the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

The Black Sabbath star told Shortlist that being in New York on the day of the World Trade Center collapse was 'his kind of craziness'.

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"I wasn't scared, I was excited," he claimed. "It was my kind of craziness, y'know. The day after that happened, there was f**king nobody in New York. 

"I remember standing on the steps of the hotel, and - you know when you see an old cowboy film and that tumbleweed rolls past on the ground? There was newspaper just floating around on the streets. It was so f**king weird. 

"Everybody just backed off Manhattan because they didn't know if it was an all-out thing or what. But I hope this Isis lot don't get going. I've come to the conclusion that it's in mankind to try to kill each other for one thing or another.

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"And I think sooner or later one of these crazy f**kers is going to get a nuclear weapon or some f**king thing, and f**k a lot of people up. That's in our nature. I hope it won't happen, but it looks like it could happen if they get it."

Osbourne also spoke about meeting then-president George W Bush as a guest of honor at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, branding him a "c**t* and adding: "No-one would come near me because I was off me f**king nuts."

will.i.am lashes out at airline for giving away his first class seat

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will.i.am lashes out at airline for giving away his first class seat
will.i.am has lashed out at United Airlines for apparently giving away his seat after he arrived at the airport 45 minutes before departure.
The musician and Voice UK coach complained on Twitter that the US airline had given his first class seat on a flight from New York to China to another passenger.

will.i.am performs in Paris & unveils his Lexus NX
In a series of tweets, he said: "Make sure when you fly to china via @united you get to the airport 1day before because they'll give your seats away.
"Plane leave at 1:15 I got to the airport at 12:30... @united is the worse...I should have learned from the last @united experience.
"@united I'm sitting in the airport ready to fly to china for a business meeting & i want to thank you so much for giving my seat away..."
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He added that other airlines he has used "wait for premium passengers to arrive".
United Airlines responded by tweeting will.i.am back, asking him to clarify the details. There has been no further comment on the incident.
will.i.am recently unveiled his own custom-designed Lexus NX.
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Emma Watson fake nude videos being used to spread malware

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Emma Watson fake nude videos being used to spread malware
Emma Watson is being used as bait to internet users in a new malware scam.
Antivirus solutions provider Bitdefender has warned that alleged naked videos of the Harry Potter actress are actually leading to Trojan links rather than the promised content.The Emma Watson Trojan virus being shared on Facebook

Bitdefender's Chief Security Strategist, Catalin Cosoi, said: "It all starts with a Facebook comment promising to reveal private or leaked videos of Emma Watson. The comments are automatically posted by users infected with the malware. As is the case with many Facebook scams, victims end up as marketers for cyber-crooks."
Cosoi continued: "When users click on the malicious links, they are redirected to a salacious YouTube copycat. Future victims are then asked to update their Flash Player to the latest secured version of Video Player, as an error allegedly prevents them from watching the leaked videos of Emma Watson."
The videos contain several harmful Trojans which search through personal data, steal legitimate apps and hijack Facebook sessions. The malware also steals phone numbers through premium SMS scams and changes browser settings.

'Noah' film premiere, New York, America - 26 Mar 2014  Emma Watson  26 Mar 2014

The Trojan uses the authentic Flash Player icon and drops the infected components into the computer's files.
The videos are hosted by a fake YouTube account which uses the Anonymous Guy Fawkes mask as its avatar.
The new scam comes weeks after a hoax nude photo leak targeted Watson. It emerged that a site named Rantic Marketing was making the bogus threat in an attempt to close the 4chan forum.
Watson recently launched a gender equality campaign for the UN named HeForShe.

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♥AKB48♥SKE48♥SDN48♥NMB48♥ Official Thread

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AKB48 21st single Everyday Kachuusa [2011.05.25]
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AKB48 is an female theater/idol group produced by Yasushi Akimoto. AKB48 is theatre-based and have their own theater in Akihabara where they perform once every weekday, and more than once on both Saturday and Sunday. AKB48 stands for AKihaBara and the 48 is the number of members in the group, however the number of members has been known to fluctuate under or above 48. There is also another group called the research team which would preform at the theater and sometimes in PVs and are kind known as back-ups, or not actually part of the AKB. The theatre is set up on the 8th floor of Don Quijote. AKB48 has three teams: Team A, Team K and Team B. Currently, there are 13 members in Team A, 15 members in Team K, and 14 members in Team B, getting to the total of 42 members in AKB48. Minami Takahashi is the captain of Team A while Atsuko Maeda is AKB's most popular member.

In July 2005, Yasushi Akimoto held an audition for a new theater based idol girl group. In December 2005, the group debuted in the theater with only 20 girls, later known as Team A. A new audition was announced, this audition was held in cooperation with Japanese telecom company NTT DoCoMo. In the end only 18 girls joined the group to become Team K in April 2006. In October 2006, a new audition was announced to form Team B, resulting in the arrival of 13 new members in December 2006. Because of the popularity of AKB48 there is also SND48 and SKE48

The members of AKB48 are surprisingly close despite their big number. They always take naps together, and baths. But they have a habit of stealing each other's food if no name is on it. At first only attracting wota, now they have fans from all over the world, females and males, young and old.

They are split into 3 groups. Team A (Pink, traditional idols), Team K (Green, tough/boyish idols), Team B (Blue, laid back/cool idols) and their research members which are basically trainees or understudies.

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UPDATED- Ariel Lin to tie the knot in December

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Are wedding bells ringing for Ariel Lin?

The Taiwanese actress is reportedly planning to hold her wedding on Christmas Eve

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Rumour has it that Taiwanese actress Ariel Lin and her businessman boyfriend Charles Lin are planning to tie the knot on Christmas Eve this year. According to media reports, the lovebirds are in the midst of planning their wedding, which will allegedly be held at The Ambassador Hotel in Taipei.

It is also reported that the couple intends to throw a 50-table banquet that costs over NT$1 million (approximately S$40,000).

Although Ariel and Charles have been acquainted for more than 10 years, they only developed feelings for each other in 2011, when they were the bridesmaid and groomsman at the actress' cousin's wedding.

After Ariel relocated to London for further studies last September, Charles reportedly flew over to visit his girlfriend on numerous occasions. Sources also revealed that he successfully proposed to the It Started with a Kiss star during her birthday vacation in France last October.

When asked on the couple's marriage plans, Ariel's manager claimed that 'it is impossible until the actress completes her course'.



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[Taiwanese Actor] Jasper Liu Yi Hao ♥ 劉以豪 Official Thread (Mr. Dimples)

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Liu Yi Hao (Jasper Liu) ♥ 劉以豪

Model - Actor - Guitarist

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Gif credits: broccoli @ Jasper Liu's Korean Daum Cafe

♥ PROFILE

Name: 劉以豪 / Liu Yi Hao
English name: Jasper Liu, Ryu (Japanese stage name)
Previously Known As: Max Liu (he changed it to Jasper after hearing that Max is usually a dog's name, lol)
Profession: Actor, model
Birthdate: 1986-Aug-12
Birthplace: Taiwan
Height: 180cm
Weight: 68kg
Star sign: Leo
Family: Cousin/actor Xie Cheng Jun
Source: Dramawiki Page

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♥ FUN FACTS
- Cousin of famous Taiwanese TV actor, Xie Cheng Jun but nobody knows about it until he mentioned it in a variety show.
- Majored in Visual Communication in Dayeh University. 
- He's quite a good painter, donated some of his paintings for charity and gifted his painting to his Pleasantly Surprised (喜歡.一個人) co-star, Puff Kuo as a birthday present. 
- Won 3rd place in Eelin Agency's modeling competition when his school senior signed him up for the competition.
- He then sign a contract with Eelin Model agency.
- Started out as a model, starred in various MVs and CFs and appeared in tons of magazine spreads.
- Gained many fans through his broccoli hair + cute smile image (refer to [x][x]), earning him the nickname of "Taiwan's cutest boyfriend" & "Village Chief of Broccoli Village".
- Guitarist of a Taiwanese Indie-band Morning Call (輕晨電).
- Slowly transitioned into acting and made his "official" debut as an actor through In Time With You (我可能不會愛你).
- He became the lead of various dramas after catching the industry's attention through his small role in In Time With You (我可能不會愛你).

♥ TV WORKS

2009: Magic 18 - 魔女18号 - Cameo Role
2011: In Time With You - 我可能不會愛你 - Supporting Role -Zhao Mei Nan
2012: Once Upon a Love - 原來愛·就是甜蜜 - Cameo - Tian Yi Xiang (the grown up version of the Female lead's son, appeared in the last episode)
2012: Confucius - 智勝鮮師 - Supporting Role - Zheng Yuan Bin
2013: Amour et Pâtisserie - 沒有名字的甜點店 - Lead Role - Hou Yan Ren (Allen)
2013: IUUI - 我愛你愛你愛我 - Lead Role - Luo Jia He (Sky)
2014: Kindaichi Shonen no Jikenbo Gokumon Juku Satsujin Jiken (Japanese Drama) - 金田一少年之事件簿 獄門塾殺人事件 - Supporting Role - Chen Jian Long 
2014: Pleasantly Surprised - 喜歡。一個人 - Lead Role - Fu Zi Jie (Louis) : Soompi Thread

♥ MOVIES

2013: Sex Agogo - 72小時莎到你 - Supporting Role (Co-starring with Vivian HSu)
2014: Second Chance - 逆轉勝 - Supporting Role - Hei Lun (Love interest of Female Lead)
2014: Live@Love - 活路:妒忌私家偵探社 - Lead Role - Yan Su Jun

♥ MINI-MOVIES

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2010: Da Yeh University Visual Communication Department Short Film - Swimming Boy
2011: Shi Xin University Radio, Television, Film Department Graduation Showcase - Trip Around the Island
2011: Gui Guan 桂冠 - Love Needs Warmth Everyday [x]
2012: Yi Li Milk Candy 伊利牛奶片 - The Girl Who Can't Speak [x]
2014: Kang Shi Fu Milk Tea 康師傅經典奶茶 - The transformation of a girl

♥ MV APPEARANCES

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2009: Zhang Jing 張婧 - 我不了解 MV - Male Lead [x]
2010: Lara Liang 梁心頤 - Everything MV - Male Lead [x]
2011: Tanya Chua 蔡健雅 - Letting Go Mv - Male Lead [x]
2011: Lin Yi Ting 林依婷 - 平安夜 MV - Male Lead [x]
2012: Abella Leung 梁佑嘉 - 好人好者 MV - Male Lead [x]
2012: A-Do 阿杜 - Valentine's Day MV - Male Lead [x]
2012: Amber Kuo 郭采潔 - 該忘了 Mv - Male Lead [x]
2013: VOX 玩聲樂團 - 朱古力 MV - Male Lead [x]
2013: Kimberley Chen 陳芳語 - 分手說愛你 MV - Male Lead [x]

♥ CF WORKS

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7-11CITY CAFE-幫忙篇
女神online-我要當英雄篇
統一純喫茶-日出篇
IBS-牛仔褲
必勝客-廣告
麥當勞-無敵豬肉滿福堡
DHC營養補助食品-蝴蝶篇
DHC營養補助食品昆蟲系列-螞蟻篇
7-11思樂冰-就是要你凍凍腦篇
mos burger-摩斯漢堡廣告
阿奇儂-雪糕篇
阿奇儂-冰沙篇
DHC-五月週年慶廣告-郭采潔主動篇
Sony Ericsson-手機廣告
YAMAHA-GTR機車
Canon-音樂祭篇
台灣大哥大-最新通訊篇
台灣大哥大-Samsung S5520 約會篇
台灣大哥大-Samsung Galaxy SII
新安東京-黏在一起篇
遠東FET-發熱內衣
卡迪那德州薯條-樂團篇
PayEasy-美肌天后篇 [x]
PayEasy-彩妝天后篇 [x]
PayEasy-時尚天后篇 [x]
桂冠蝦仁炒飯-愛妻便當加油篇 [x]
桂冠蕃茄肉醬義大利麵-愛妻便當生氣篇 [x] [x]
桂冠起司海鮮飯-愛妻便當幸福篇 [x]
黑松FIN-森林浴篇 [x]
黑松FIN-賞螢篇 [x]
黑松FIN-刺青篇 [x]
中銀集團人壽-父子篇 [x]
小林眼鏡-禪定篇 [x]
全家Rody-魔法樂園篇 [x]
全家Rody-RODY x MOLLY 可愛袋著走 [x]
全家Rody-RODY x MOLLY 限定存錢筒 [x]
2013 桃園電影節 ︱形象短片 [x]
小林眼鏡-紓壓篇 [x]


UPDATED-Kai Ko's movies affected by SARFT's bans

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China media industry bans Kai Ko

Taiwanese actor Kai Ko receives the highest penalty for celebrities and will be banned from China

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According to Taiwan media reports, Taiwanese actor Kai Ko finally met his family members in the detention centre after his 14-day detention, his parents, brother and manager Angie Chai visited him yesterday.

Kai and his mother hugged and cried, while his father told him to take responsibility and face the matter bravely. The 23-year-old apologised repeatedly to those who were present and was sorry for letting his family, company, sponsors and fans down. Kai was also worried that his saga will affect movie earnings (Tiny Times 4) and the reputation of his company.

A Chinese character 'Zheng', which means upright, was written by Kai on the wall of the detention centre, a method he uses to count the number of days he has left in the detention centre.

In addition, The State Administration of Radio Film and Television of China has announced that Kai will be banned from the China media industry. Insiders revealed the ruling set by authorities to be the harshest for celebrities and may therefore end their showbiz careers.

It is said that Chinese movie Tiny Times 4, who features Kai as one of the male leads, will remove his parts in the film before releasing it in cinemas. As filming has already ended and Kai has a considerably large role in it, writer-director Guo Jingming has yet to make a response on this matter.

Co-starring as Kai's girlfriend in the movie, Amber Kuo clarified through her manager that she has not received any news and will continue to work as usual.

Besides the movie, Kai faced pull-outs from more than 10 endorsements including KFC China. Due to contractual terms, another chewing gum company will investigate the matter before deciding on Kai's endorsement.
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